Fifth-year forward Kameron Edwards drives down the lane. Photos by Taylor GatherFor the third time this season, Pepperdine Men's Basketball went shot-for-shot with one of the best teams in the country. While the Waves lost by 12, the game hung in the balance for the entirety of the first and the majority of the second half. Earlier this season, Pepperdine was just a Colbey Ross … [Read more...] about Gonzaga Outlasts Pepperdine in Conference Battle
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M. Basketball Bailed Out by Ross Buzzer Beater
Sophomore forward Kessler Edwards goes over the Torero defense and finishes above the rim. Photos by Taylor Gather In their 13th conference game, Pepperdine Men's Basketball defeated the 9–17 San Diego Toreros 72–69. In a game where Pepperdine trailed for over 33 of the 40 minutes and had 16 turnovers, the Waves' offense staged a comeback that was completed by some … [Read more...] about M. Basketball Bailed Out by Ross Buzzer Beater
M. Volleyball Overcomes Two-Set Deficit to Defeat CUI
The Men's Volleyball team hoots and hollers after finishing the fifth set with a kill by Alex Gettinger against CUI on Wednesday.Photos by Ali LevensThe nationally-ranked No. 7 Men’s Volleyball team put down a five-set nail-biter victory over the Concordia University Irvine Eagles to celebrate 50 years of the program.“I think our guys are constantly reminded that a … [Read more...] about M. Volleyball Overcomes Two-Set Deficit to Defeat CUI
Seniors Ready for Their Final Semester as a Wave
Senior Momoka Kobori chips a ball at the WCC Championships in April 2019. Photo courtesy of Roger Horne | Pepperdine Athletics Regardless of the sport, an athlete's final year of eligibility is difficult to endure. For transfers, fifth-years and the conventional senior, all are equipped to conclude their fourth season wearing the blue and orange. As the … [Read more...] about Seniors Ready for Their Final Semester as a Wave
Waved Home: Remembering Coach John Altobelli
Interim head coach Nate Johnson (left) embraces his wife Jonai during a ceremony held for John Altobelli on Jan. 28 before a game versus Palomar College. Photo courtesy of Steven Guersch | OCC Athletics It was his final free weekend before his 28th season as the head coach of Orange Coast College. John Altobelli, 56, gave half his life to the Pirates, but Sunday, Jan. 26 — … [Read more...] about Waved Home: Remembering Coach John Altobelli